ALG
Algiers
Algeria
5,191 km
3,226 miles
GGM
Kakamega
Kenya
Distance
5,191 km
3,226 mi / 2,803 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Africa/Algiers
Heading
134°
southeast

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ALG GGM
Airport Name Houari Boumediene Airport Kakamega Airport
IATA Code ALG GGM
ICAO Code DAAG HKKG
City Algiers Kakamega
Country Algeria Kenya
Timezone Africa/Algiers Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 82 ft 5,020 ft
Coordinates 36.690000, 3.220000 0.270000, 34.790000

Algiers (ALG) to Kakamega (GGM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) in Algiers, Algeria to Kakamega Airport (GGM) in Kakamega, Kenya is 5,191 kilometers (3,226 miles / 2,803 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying southeast at a heading of 134°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Algeria with Kenya. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 22:52 in Algiers, it's 00:52 in Kakamega.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,938 feet between the two airports. Kakamega Airport sits higher than Houari Boumediene Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Kakamega (GGM) to Algiers (ALG) follows a heading of 325° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) and Kakamega Airport (GGM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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